Considering how tantalizingly close the New York Yankees came to reaching the World Series, it somewhat took me back when the team today announced it wouldn’t renew Joe Girardi’s contract and that he’s out as manager. While Girardi not returning isn’t shocking, the fact the decision wasn’t mutual is unanticipated to say the least, to … Read More
YEAR RELEASED: 1986 NOTABLE TRACKS: ”Say You Say Me”, “Dancing on the Ceiling”, “Love Will Conquer All”, “Ballerina Girl”, “Se La” ALBUM MVP: “Dancing on the Ceiling” WHY I LOVED IT: In a way I can see why this album wasn’t quite so fondly received by critics. Admittedly it’s a bit a letdown when you … Read More
The Buffalo Sabres played the Columbus Blue Jacket on the road Wednesday night and lost by a score of 5-1. Seth Griffith scored the Sabres only goal which was his first of the season. Jordan Nolan and Jhonas Larsson picked up the assists on his goal. Chad Johnson made 33 saves in goal for the … Read More
Each Wednesday during the NFL season I’m compiling power rankings of the best Buffalo Bills players for 2017. The rankings are cumulative and not based solely off their last game. Here’s my rankings after Week seven; a 30-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Bucs to improve to 4-2 on the season. (most recent rankings in … Read More
YEAR RELEASED: 1987 NOTABLE TRACKS:”I Think We’re Alone Now”, “Could’ve Been”, “I Saw Him Standing There”, “Feelings Of Forever” ALBUM MVP: “Could’ve Been” WHY I LOVED IT: This was, is and always will be one of my great 80s musical guilty pleasures. No teenage dude in the 80’s would fess up to be a fan … Read More
Robert Guillaume was a great actor and funny as hell. Back in the day when it was rare for a black comedic actor to be a star on television, he stood out for his performance in the late 70’s as Benson DuBois on Soap, and then got his own spinoff Benson. The latter was one … Read More
The Buffalo Sabres are pretty good when leading after two periods. They should probably try doing that more often. Benoit Pouliot scored the game’s lone goal in the second period and Robin Lehner made it stand up—stopping all 32 shots for his sixth career shutout in Buffalo’s 1-0 home victory over the Detroit Red Wings … Read More
YEAR RELEASED: 1982 NOTABLE TRACKS “Heat of the Moment”, “Only Time Will Tell”, “Sole Survivor” ALBUM MVP: “Heat of the Moment” WHY I LOVED IT: From the first track of this stellar debut album it’s unmistakably apparent with this record Asia’s not trying to complicate you, get overly philosophical or leave your mind on the … Read More
YEAR RELEASED: 1981 NOTABLE TRACKS “Start Me Up”, “Waiting On A Friend”, “Hang Fire”, “Slave” ALBUM MVP: “Start Me Up” WHY I LOVED IT: It’s the Rolling Stones—what’s not to love?!?! How many groups do you know capable of releasing an album erected from crumbs and leavings of former studio recording sessions and turn it … Read More
Sean McDermott’s leading a team that’s in no small part a collection of league misfits and castoffs, yet somehow continue to find ways to win. How else you can explain guys like discarded Chicago Bears receiver Deonte Thompson and third string running back/undrafted free agent Taiwan Jones playing such critical roles in their 30-27 victory … Read More
